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19/04/2013
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Woman Dies After Car Crash
A woman in her 70s has died in hospital, two days after a car crash in County Antrim.
The woman was injured in the collision, which happened near Loanends at about 21:00 on 16 April.
The pensioner died from her injuries on Thursday evening.
Dee Street Reopens
Dee Street bridge over the Sydenham bypass in east Belfast is to re-open this weekend.
The bridge, which was closed as part of an improvement scheme, will re-open to traffic on Saturday 20 April.
Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy said: "This bridge improvement scheme, costing around £300,000, was essential work to improve safety for road and rail users. It comprised replacing the existing brick walls with traditional metal parapets, installing new high kerbs and improving the footway.
"The work has been completed on time and I want to thank motorists, and the local community, for their patience during this period. I am sure they will welcome the re-opening of this important link between East Belfast and the Harbour estate.
L'Derry Building Collapses
A building has collapsed in L'Derry's Fountain area.
The unoccupied derelict building collapsed at Kennedy Place.
A car has been damaged due to falling debris, however no injuries have been reported.
Kennedy Place has been closed to traffic.
Foster Opens New Blue Zinc Premises
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has officially opened Belfast company Blue Zinc Ltd’s new premises on its 10th anniversary of trading.
The new premises are on the Castlereagh Road in east Belfast.
The company specialises in practice management software for private medical clinics, hospitals and businesses.
Officially opening Blue Zinc’s offices, the Minister said: "Today is an opportunity to celebrate not just the opening of these new premises but also 10 successful years in business. Moreover, it is a chance to take stock of Blue Zinc’s achievement to date and to look ahead to its further development, which includes more new staff this year and a continuing focus on strengthening its profile in key overseas markets."
(IT/CD)
A woman in her 70s has died in hospital, two days after a car crash in County Antrim.
The woman was injured in the collision, which happened near Loanends at about 21:00 on 16 April.
The pensioner died from her injuries on Thursday evening.
Dee Street Reopens
Dee Street bridge over the Sydenham bypass in east Belfast is to re-open this weekend.
The bridge, which was closed as part of an improvement scheme, will re-open to traffic on Saturday 20 April.
Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy said: "This bridge improvement scheme, costing around £300,000, was essential work to improve safety for road and rail users. It comprised replacing the existing brick walls with traditional metal parapets, installing new high kerbs and improving the footway.
"The work has been completed on time and I want to thank motorists, and the local community, for their patience during this period. I am sure they will welcome the re-opening of this important link between East Belfast and the Harbour estate.
L'Derry Building Collapses
A building has collapsed in L'Derry's Fountain area.
The unoccupied derelict building collapsed at Kennedy Place.
A car has been damaged due to falling debris, however no injuries have been reported.
Kennedy Place has been closed to traffic.
Foster Opens New Blue Zinc Premises
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has officially opened Belfast company Blue Zinc Ltd’s new premises on its 10th anniversary of trading.
The new premises are on the Castlereagh Road in east Belfast.
The company specialises in practice management software for private medical clinics, hospitals and businesses.
Officially opening Blue Zinc’s offices, the Minister said: "Today is an opportunity to celebrate not just the opening of these new premises but also 10 successful years in business. Moreover, it is a chance to take stock of Blue Zinc’s achievement to date and to look ahead to its further development, which includes more new staff this year and a continuing focus on strengthening its profile in key overseas markets."
(IT/CD)
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A masked gang has stolen a man's car after threatening him at his home in North Belfast. Three men went into the house in Hopefield Avenue at around 9pm on Tuesday night. The gang threatened the man before making off in his navy blue Volkswagon Passat. The vehicle's registration is XCZ 5540.
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